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Best Search Engine Marketing Companies
18 Companies-Rankings updated: September 09, 2026
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Design. Rank. Grow | Award Winning Digital Marketing Agency
Funnel Boost Media provides local and national SEO, PPC, branding, and website design and development services, with a focus on lead generation through search marketing. An award-winning digital marketing agency, it has generated 413,000+ leads and 195,000+ inbound calls for clients since 2012...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
AEO
Web Development
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
14 Projects Listed
Funnel Boost Media Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
AEO
Web Development
Web Design
PPC
Advertising
CRO
Branding
eCommerce
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Home Services
Home Remodeling
Law Firms
Healthcare
Groomers Seafood
JV Law Group | Injury Law Firm Marketing
Khalid Auto Group | Auto SEO
Bugco Pest Control | Pest Control Marketing
Eaton Family Law Group | Family Law Marketing
Design | Rank | Grow
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Funnel Boost Media Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous Founder & Owner at Remodeling
5.0★
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Great job! My wife and I liked both website design options you provided, but the first option was the clear winner! That's definitely the look I was going for on my new site!
Anonymous Executive Assistant at Remodeling
5.0★
Web Design Review from Anonymous
Everything looks great! I really appreciate all that you've done and I really like what you were able to put together for my new website.
Anonymous Project Manager at Healthcare
5.0★
SEO Review from Anonymous
Thanks for the advice on how to gain more reviews on our GMB! The email template you sent over with our review link will be a huge help!
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Top Rated SEO Agency by Forbes, USA Today, Backlinko, & Search Engine Land
Searchbloom specializes in SEO, CRO, and PPC across local, national, and ecommerce campaigns, using proprietary frameworks including A.R.T. for SEO and A.C.E. for paid media. A 5x Search Engine Land award winner, the digital marketing agency is trusted by clients like Nordstrom and US Bank...
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CRO
eCommerce
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Searchbloom Services
SEO
PPC
CRO
eCommerce
Content Marketing
Advertising
Digital Marketing
Media Buying
eCommerce Development
Web Development
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Nordstrom
Bill.com
1800 contacts
Idera, Inc.
Divvy
Wh Law
Schwartzapfel Lawyers
Goedeker's
Suse
DeWils
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Searchbloom Reviews & Testimonials
Sacha Awwa Founder at SAMG Marketing
5.0★
SEO Review from Sacha Awwa
Outstanding SEO Partner They Deliver Every TimeSearch Bloom is hands down the best SEO company I've worked with. What sets them apart is their commitment to actually delivering on what they promise something that's honestly rare in this industry.The team consistently extends themselves to push through challenges and get results. I've worked with them to support my clients' needs, and they've been nothing short of amazing on all fronts. Their level of trust and reliability is exactly what you want in a strategic partner.If you're looking for an SEO company that won't just talk the talk but will actually deliver, Search Bloom is it. Highly recommend them without reservation.
Clayton Johnson Director of Licensing and Publishing at Musicnotes
5.0★
Advertising Review from Clayton Johnson
Searchbloom managed our SEO and Paid Search Advertising channels with much success. They are deeply knowledgeable and professional. They can explain why they make the choices they do and provide a clear strategic vision for how to grow our brand in a challenging environment.
Anonymous CMO at Food Manufacturing Company
5.0★
SEO Review from Anonymous
Our traffic has increased and our keyword positions have improved to the point where we’re ranking on page one. We know SEO is a long-term effort, but we’re happy with the results so far. What stands out most about Searchbloom is their transparency and integrity.
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5-Time SEO Agency of the Year. [Named 2024 SEO Agency of the Year by Search Engine Land]
HigherVisibility is a digital marketing agency delivering SEO, PPC, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, link building, and web design. Named SEO Agency of the Year five times, it serves franchises, law firms, eCommerce, and automotive businesses from local to Fortune 1000 scale...
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Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
HigherVisibility Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Advertising
Email Marketing
eCommerce
CRO
Web Development
Web Design
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Caliber Collision
BBQGuys
Warner Bros
Ebay
Orangetheory Fitness
Hotworx
Ziebart
Allied Van Lines
Newegg
Fitness 19
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HigherVisibility Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Brumleve CEO at Brumleve Industries
5.0★
SEO Review from Michael Brumleve
We have used HigherVisibility now going on 3 years. Our SEO rankings and eCommerce sales have been fantastic over that time span. More than I could [have] anticipated. This team knows what they are doing in the complex SEO and PPC world and are a huge asset to us. 3 years ago, we had basically 0 online presence. Now, we are consistently ranking #1 on Google for our best-selling products. (Verified via email)
Jason Lewin CMO at American Paper Optics
5.0★
SEO Review from Jason Lewin
Have been working with [HigherVisibility] for years, and the quality of their work just keeps getting better. Always there when you need them. Would definitely recommend! (Verified via email)
Ed Stephens III Pastor at Golden Gate Cathedral
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Ed Stephens III
HigherVisibility provided solutions to our problems. They are reliable and effective. We love working with Gracie. You can’t beat stellar customer service.
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SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing is a Portland digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, PPC, Web Design, and GEO (ChatGPT Marketing). We are a local Portland business that has month-to-month marketing contracts with our clients, forcing us to get our clients amazing results every month...
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Digital Marketing
Web Development
Web Design
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Development
Web Design
Advertising
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AAA Heating and Cooling
Bridge City Media
Oregon State University
Old Spaghetti Factory
Madden Industrial Craftsmen
Twenty Mile House
The Maker Group
Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics
Tidy Up Portland!
Benson Drywall LLC
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SEO Growth Partners Digital Marketing Reviews & Testimonials
Rachel Mann General Manager at Twenty Mile House
5.0★
SEO Review from Rachel Mann
We’ve partnered with SEO Growth Partners for just over a year, and their impact has been both noticeable and consistent. Their knowledge of digital marketing has helped expand our reach, strengthen our visibility, and support meaningful business growth.They bring a high level of organization and clarity to everything they do. Their twice-monthly updates are thorough without being overwhelming, and they always include actionable insights that help guide our next steps.Beyond SEO strategy, they’ve also contributed significantly to improving our website. From developing new landing pages to fine-tuning our keyword approach, their work has helped us connect with a broader audience actively searching for a wedding venue. We’ve seen a clear improvement not just in traffic, but in the quality and consistency of inquiries coming through.Their communication style is another standout—they’re responsive, proactive, and great at breaking things down in a way that feels approachable and easy to follow.What we appreciate most is how collaborative they are. They operate more like a true partner than a separate agency, and it’s clear they’re genuinely invested in helping our business succeed.We would absolutely recommend SEO Growth Partners to anyone looking for a thoughtful, results-driven approach to SEO and digital marketing.
Emily Garner Sumner CEO at Spyre Marketing
5.0★
SEO Review from Emily Garner Sumner
Across the board, the SEO Growth Partners team is fabulous to work with. They are knowledgeable, consultative and responsiveness. We partner with them to advise and execute SEO, GEO and search marketing for a number of clients in the business to education and business to business space. They are able to explain complex, technical topics clearly and are focused on results and ROI. It's rare to have a partner that feels like a true member of our team and that we are so confident in recommending to our clients—as well as using for our own SEO and Adwords marketing.
Nathan Theophanes President at Sembit Corp
5.0★
SEO Review from Nathan Theophanes
SEO Growth Partners has worked with us to revamp our web site from a few web pages to an interconnected set of pages that document the many projects we have done across various industries and service types. They walked us through keyword research, customized their approach to our particular experience, and helped us decide what to pursue. Then they have scheduled efficient interviews with us to gather data and written comprehensive drafts of long-form web page content for us to use. In particular, Joey Randazzo's enthusiasm is encouraging and infectious, making what could be a tedious journey into a path of delightful discovery. Highly recommended.
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For businesses of any size, LP is committed to offering performance-driven digital marketing strategies. Whether you are managing a local or international business, we are the PPC agency you require because we understand how crucial it is for you to compete online...
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Social Media Marketing
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Location
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Number of Employees
500 - 999
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Logical Position Services
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Advertising
eCommerce
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Design Industry
Small Business Industry
Marketing Industry
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Logical Position Reviews & Testimonials
Austin Collins Founder and CEO at 5 Strands
5.0★
SEO Review from Austin Collins
Would love to express how satisfied I have been with the progress Logical Position and our account manager Trevor. Our company was struggling to make sales on Google’s platform as a small business. With an affordable budget and a great plan of action, we were able to successfully launch campaigns that generated a 4x revenue!
Mike Valkanet Owner at Express Web Studio
5.0★
SEO Review from Mike Valkanet
Great people. Had a very minor issue with them once and the way they handled it spoke volumes about the honest way they do business. When problems arise that’s when you really see how good or bad a company is, and they showed me they were top notch and trustworthy. Highly recommend.
Richard Robbins Owner at Texas Belting Supply
5.0★
SEO Review from Richard Robbins
I’ve been with LP for over 3 years. Chris Pham is our amazing account manager and the reason I recommend anyone to them. Great partners!
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I help small businesses make a big impact with their websites. I take the guesswork out of the web-building process and give you a website that checks all the boxes needed for marketing best practices. I believe effective marketing should be accessible to every business...
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Web Design
UI/UX Design
SEO
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$95/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Hunch Theory Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
SEO
Creative Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Graphic Design
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Tekneek Architecture
Matmarket LLC.
IRD Advisors
Eadie Law
C&E Systems
Selvage Consulting
Insite Insoles
Clarino
SweetFace Makeup Artist
Mama's Artisan Sweets
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Hunch Theory Reviews & Testimonials
Matt Watson CEO at Watson Creative
5.0★
Web Design Review from Matt Watson
We have collaborated with Dacie and team on multiple projects and will be continuing this relationship going forward. We value their integrity, quality of work and relationship.
Michael Rominske Review from Google
5.0★
Michael Rominske's Review Sourced from Google
Dacie went the extra mile to make our website look and feel like a much more expensive custom site, despite our working with a standard template. She is very clear and concise in explaining the process, timing and expectations upfront so you know what you’re getting. From there, on-boarding was a breeze with her standardized forms and shared drive. Most importantly, she understood that we were designers and had a designer’s eye and was able to convey that in the details of the site. We’re so happy with the results.
ELAINE FRANKLIN Review from Google
5.0★
ELAINE FRANKLIN's Review Sourced from Google
Dacie is a thorough and creative professional, who meets deadlines with much appreciated efficiency. She understands the nuances of campaigns, both political and business. Her instincts are superior. She pulls out headlines and images from messaging and turns them into web sites that are visually pleasing, hit the mark and are easy to navigate.
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Tech by pros focus on development of business solution for small business , As they need multiple services & not able to hire full time resource for that. These services includes development on multiple platforms , website designs or either logo creation...
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Web Design
Digital Marketing
Web Development
PPC
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Location
Beaverton, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$500/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Tech By Pros Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Web Development
PPC
SEO
Mobile App Development
Branding
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First Class Web Design Strategies for your Business
Popproxx Digital Marketing and Website Services is a leading provider of digital marketing solutions focusing on small businesses. Since its inception in 2001, our company has been committed to shaping digital success. We started out crafting websites for the music industry and, over time, expanded our...
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Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Talent, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Popproxx Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Logo Design
SEO
Content Marketing
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M/K
The Nayla
Munich Resto
Roman Kingdom
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Popproxx Reviews & Testimonials
Pharaoh Sargent, PA-C Manager at Paris Roses
5.0★
Web Design Review from Pharaoh Sargent, PA-C
We had a great experience with Popproxx while designing and building our companies website. They had excellent design ideas and were very timely with execution. I would definitely work with them again and would unconditionally recommend.
Evan Short owner at Southern Oregon Bokashi LLC
5.0★
eCommerce Development Review from Evan Short
Big shoutout to Popproxx for revamping our website at Southern Oregon Bokashi LLC! These guys are wizards in e-commerce design - our site now looks amazing and sales are up. Super easy to navigate and it looks great, which our customers love. The Popproxx team really gets it; they're all about making things look good and work smoothly. Totally recommend them if you're looking for a boost to your online store. Cheers, Popproxx!
Nick Isaac Review from Google
5.0★
Nick Isaac's Review Sourced from Google
The team did a killer job for us! Fast and efficient, strong support, wonderful response times, and we’re stoked with the project. Can’t ask for anything better IMO. Thank you!
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Fuze7 Marketing is a team of digital marketing channel experts, strategic thinkers, and data-driven marketers focused on delivering measurable results through deliberate, well-executed campaigns...
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Digital Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
eCommerce Development
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Fuze7 Digital Marketing Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
eCommerce Development
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
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Not just another design agency, but your trusted partner.
For Businesses & Non-Profits:ready to work with a trusted partner on your website?JVM Makes website design, support services and WordPress maintenance worry-free...
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Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
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Location
Roseburg, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
JV Media Design Services
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Branding
Logo Design
Content Marketing
SEO
Design Services
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The Gay Therapy Center
South Coast Lumber Co. & Affiliates
Haussman Natural Stone
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JV Media Design Reviews & Testimonials
David Reeck Review from Google
5.0★
David Reeck's Review Sourced from Google
Sherry of JV Media does outstanding work.The process that we went through was quick and efficient and the website looks great, is easy for navigation and completed at the quotation price. The two way communication during the website design and coding was very clear and concise.I highly recommend JV Media.
Scott B. Review from Google
5.0★
Scott B.'s Review Sourced from Google
Our law firm has been working with JV Media Design for about 13 years. Sherry and her team helped us to develop a fantastic web site that was truly customized to our business. The website has generated a large number of good clients for us over the years and helped us grow significantly. Sherry is unique in that she is true designer and also is practical when it comes to helping businesses present themselves most favorably. She is also extremely responsive to requests/emails. Overall, we would strongly recommend JVM Design and Sherry. Really a great team to work with!
Jay Bell Review from Google
5.0★
Jay Bell's Review Sourced from Google
I’m a fairly tech-savvy guy, and for the past decade, I’ve been using a web site for my business that I cobbled together using purchased themes. I’ve tried a variety of them, but they never quite did what I wanted them to. My frustration increased until I basically stopped using my site entirely. This meant the customers stopped going there too. Embarrassed of my company’s public appearance, I finally decided that it was time to bring in a professional. Sherry and the team over at JV Media Design turned out to be the perfect choice. Their reputation was stellar and the price was competitive, but I got so much more than a pretty new site.Sherry encouraged me to really start thinking about what I wanted my website to accomplish. That sounded simple enough. I wanted customers to arrive and be dazzled. What then? Did I want the flow to direct them straight to my new eCommerce store? Or was I more interested in newsletter sign ups? Which aspects of my business did I want to prioritize? Working together, we were able to come up with a new layout. My site used to be a confusing mess of options. Now it’s streamlined to get the results I want most. Best of all, it finally looks good on mobile devices, which is absolutely crucial these days. Hiring a professional also helped me save time. I used to lose days if not weeks to updating my site, when I most definitely had more pressing matters to tend to. Working with Sherry and her crew, I was still involved in the process, but all the hard work fell on their shoulders. The result? A very happy customer with a stylish new site that is seeing plenty of traffic again. I cannot recommend JV Media Design enough!
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Ad-Apt is the best marketing company in the USA that offers solutions to complex business problems. We have 15 years of experience in advertising, web design, development, SEO, social media, etc...
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Digital Marketing
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Location
Lake Oswego, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Ad-Apt Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
PPC
Web Design
eCommerce Development
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Has your digital marketing plateau'd? Are you seeing advertising efficiency begin to decrease? Our goal at Algofy is to take a look at your digital marketing through your entire marketing funnel. We believe that digital marketing can be effective for all businesses, however the right marketing mix and...
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PPC
eCommerce
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Location
Bend, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Algofy Services
Digital Marketing
PPC
eCommerce
Creative Services
Email Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Market Research
CRO
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Getting your small business More TLC - Traffic, Leads, Clients - using local SEO.
Thencan Designs, based in Bend, Oregon, is a web design and SEO firm focused on improving small companies' online visibility. Thencan offers a customised approach to each client's specific brand and industry demands, specializing in bespoke website building, local SEO, and Google Business Profile...
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Web Design
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
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Location
Bend, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Thencan Designs Services
SEO
Web Design
Digital Marketing
WordPress Website Design
Email Marketing
PPC
CRO
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Systematic Marketing for Growth-Minded Businesses.
Offering Marketing, Video Production, and Branding Services. Deksia has collaborated with hundreds of companies to produce fruitful alliances and quantifiable outcomes across a wide range of industries. The agency has a diverse team of internal experts who enjoy working together and are inspired by the job we...
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Video Production
Graphic Design
Digital Services
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Deksia Services
Video Production
Graphic Design
Digital Services
Branding
PPC
SEO
Social Media Marketing
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Grand Rapids Drive
Chemtron Corporation
Veenstra's Garage
Alfresco Landscapes
Whole Smile
Hard Topix
RTBaldwin
Samsung
Visa
BP
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Deksia Reviews & Testimonials
Sheri Fazleabas Review from Google
5.0★
Sheri Fazleabas's Review Sourced from Google
I've had the pleasure of working with the Deksia team since January, and I'm astounded by their continued expertise. I partnered with Deksia, thinking I would only hire them for a new logo, but now it feels like they are part of the company, invested in it, and producing the brand.
Sabina Morgenlaender Review from Google
5.0★
Sabina Morgenlaender's Review Sourced from Google
Working with DEKSIA has been an absolute pleasure! They've more than doubled our advertising engagement, and our CTR is at an all-time high. The team is not only fun and patient but also critical thinkers who really listen to our unique goals and tailor their strategies accordingly. I’m thrilled with the results and will continue to work with them moving forward. I highly recommend DEKSIA to anyone looking for a partner that truly invests in your success!
Liz Hilton Review from Google
2.0★
Liz Hilton's Review Sourced from Google
If you are the type of person to question and challenge your partners, Deksia is not a good fit for you. I identified a weakness in Deksia's business which they thought was strong and I was treated like I was crazy. I did recieve an apology for my mistreatment of and the gross mismanagement of my account. The fact remains that I was upsold on digital marketing while Deksia had no competent staff to manage my search engine marketing (SEM). In the 6 months we worked together they neglected to verify my google account, they neglected to connect my google tag (so there was no way to optimize) and they reported bad data to make themselves look good. For the entire time I was paying them (and google!) they had my brand name in every search term. This went on for over 6 months! Why didn't I catch it sooner? Because I had a baby. I had trusted them to take care of SEM so I wouldn't have to worry about it. Once I was out of my postpartum haze and I was able to look under the hood. I found that over 85% of their reported sales were attributed to my hard earned organic reach. And yet they would self congratulate themselves and ask me to raise my SEM budget. When I revealed this to them they tried every gaslighting technique in the book. They took advantage of my trust in them. Their marketing VP even asked why they should spend time doing a postmortem of their mistakes when they could be spending time "making me more money". How can you move on and improve if you never examine your mistakes? Even getting them to admit they made all these errors took me hiring a 3rd party to generate reports and attribution models so we could uncover the truth of Deksia's performance or in this case lack thereof. There was no effort to make things better even after I had spent 6 figures with them on various projects. Instead I was billed for another 2 months after ending the relationship because it was in our contract. If you are signing a contract with them- take that part OUT! I had to pay them for doing nothing while I was paying someone else to fix the mess they made.Adam Bird is the glue holding this house of cards together and the only reason I do not completely regret working with Deksia. I came to them to elevate my brand, Swaddelini. Adam did a phenomenal job unveiling the DNA of the brand and giving me a deeper understanding of my customer. Shelly is also very talented. She took the direction from Adam to create brand messaging and imagery that did exactly what I wanted it to do. Deksia has strong creative talent that can deliver a good product; unfortunately, they lack the technical expertise to bring it home and they lack the leadership to build long lasting customer relationships.
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VlrPdx
MirchMasalaa
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Duwal Reviews & Testimonials
Lal Bahadur Lama Review from Google
5.0★
Lal Bahadur Lama's Review Sourced from Google
One of the best up and coming sites, there is for small business and much more. I would highly recommend going through duwal.com, for your small business needs or any online websites issues. Diwali.com is good for your business.
Anthony Taylor Review from Google
5.0★
Anthony Taylor's Review Sourced from Google
Can't say enough about Sameer. He's smart, competent, fair and effective. I'll go to dual llc first!
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GRAYBOX is unique because we understand that your company is special. In a world that is primarily digital, we are your partners in success. Beyond a single project, we work with you to address the requirements of the present and foresee the prospects of the future...
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Advertising
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Digital Marketing
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
GRAYBOX Services
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
PPC
Digital Marketing
SEO
Web Design
eCommerce Development
UI/UX Design
Web Development
Video Production
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Run AMZ
Digital Industries
GBX
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GRAYBOX Reviews & Testimonials
Forklift Headquarters Review from Google
5.0★
Forklift Headquarters's Review Sourced from Google
Got a return call immediately. The gentleman helped me over the phone with my problem at no cost. I'm amazed how professional and kind this company was to me during my website crisis! Thank you guys so much for your help! I would refer this company to my friends, family and anyone else in need of help with their website.
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Decoder is a digital marketing agency specializing in driving targeted traffic, increasing conversion rates, and profitably scaling customer acquisition. What makes them unique is their all-senior level team, customer-centric process, and exceptional track record across industries. Noteworthy clients include...
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CRO
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Location
Portland, Oregon
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Decoder Digital Services
SEO
PPC
CRO
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
Media Buying
Advertising
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
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Decoder Digital Reviews & Testimonials
Erin Pratuch Review from Google
5.0★
Erin Pratuch's Review Sourced from Google
Decoder manages all of our ad spend on Google and Microsoft Ads. The majority of our business comes from these channels and they've honed our cost-per-lead month-over-month to fit our budget and streamline our spend. They're also great at simplifying complex issues and translating everything into terms we understand. I've worked with PPC and SEO vendors in the past, and it felt like I was looking at a black box. Decoder makes the process transparent. We're happy with the team's service, and I would work with them in any capacity and take advantage of their wider services in the future whenever possible!
Jaimi Riedl Review from Google
5.0★
Jaimi Riedl's Review Sourced from Google
I reached out to Decoder two years ago to help with the SEO of my company's website. Everyone here is blown away with the results: 37% increase in traffic, a 33% increase in revenue from organic searches, and after seeing these results, we hired Decoder again to help with our paid ads. We're now seeing a 7-8x ROAS on our Google ads.Sometimes working with an agency can be challenging, but Ben and the Decoder team have been easy to work with in every way, and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to boost online sales. Ben is both attentive and proactive, often making changes to our site that go above and beyond expectations, and it feels like a real partnership.
Sarah Thornburg Review from Google
5.0★
Sarah Thornburg's Review Sourced from Google
Ben and the Decoder team helped increase our conversion rate by 40%–50% after completing the various CRO tests. Website leads improved over 20% year-over-year after our engagement and costs declined by nearly 30% year-over-year. I highly recommend!
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Search Engine Marketing Agencies
What is the difference between SEO and SEM?
The main difference between these two marketing branches is how they acquire traffic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) earns traffic organically, while Search Engine Marketing (SEM) buys traffic through paid ads.
Aspect
SEO
SEM
Traffic source
Organic (unpaid)
Paid (ads on search engines)
Cost model
No cost-per-click
Pay-per-click (PPC)
Result speed
Slow, builds over time
Fast, immediate visibility
Placement
Organic search results
Top and bottom ad placements
Strategy
Content, technical setup, backlinks
Bidding, ad copy, targeting
Long-term value
High, compounding over time
Stops when the budget stops
Control
Limited control over rankings
Full control over spend and targeting
What platforms are used for search engine marketing?
Search engine marketing runs mainly on paid search platforms. Google Ads leads globally, with regional and niche platforms used based on audience and market.
Google Ads is the largest platform and covers Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and partner sites.
Microsoft Advertising (Bing Ads) reaches Bing, Yahoo, and AOL users. It often has lower CPCs.
Amazon Ads shows search ads inside Amazon for product-driven campaigns.
Apple Search Ads promotes apps within App Store search results.
Baidu Ads is the primary platform in China.
Yandex Ads is dominant in Russia and nearby markets.
Can a search engine marketing company guarantee a #1 ranking?
No. An SEM agency cannot guarantee a #1 ranking.
Search ads run on an auction, and ad rank depends on bid, ad quality, expected click-through rate, and landing page experience. Competitors change bids constantly, so positions shift in real time.
Agencies control strategy, targeting, and optimization. They improve results, reduce costs, and increase conversions, but they do not control the auction or competitors, so no one can consistently promise the top spot.
How much do SEM services cost?
Best SEM agencies typically charge between $100 and $300 per hour. Most businesses spend $500 to $5,000+ per month on SEM, while competitive industries can spend from $10,000 to $50,000+. Total cost combines ad spend and agency fees.
Ad spend: You pay for each click, but some clicks cost a few dollars, while competitive keywords like legal or finance can go above $50 per click. Total spend depends on how many clicks you want and how competitive your market is.
SEM companies’ monthly fees:
$500 to $1,500 per month for basic setup and management
$1,000 to $5,000 per month for full service and optimization
$10,000 to $50,000+ for large-scale, multi-platform campaigns
Search engine marketing agencies can also charge a percentage of ad spend, usually between 5% and 20%.
As a general rule, many companies allocate around 10% to 12% of revenue to SEM and digital advertising.
How long does it take to see SEM results?
SEM companies can deliver results for paid search within days, while SEO takes months to build traffic and rankings.
Paid search can drive traffic almost immediately after launch. Early results appear within hours or days, but campaigns need a few weeks to stabilize. Most accounts become efficient within 2 to 8 weeks, and performance becomes stronger after 2 to 3 months.
SEO works much more slowly. The first 1 to 3 months usually go into technical fixes, content creation, and indexing. Noticeable traffic growth often occurs between 3 and 6 months for less-competitive terms. Strong rankings and consistent traffic typically take 6 to 12 months or more, especially for new websites.